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Futuresource Consulting has analysed and researched the optical disc manufacturing industry for more than 20 years, tracking pre-recorded optical disc replication on a global basis, with regular industry outlook reports at the core of the service.
These outlook reports are supported by:
● Ad-hoc hot topic industry bulletins
● Client debriefs
● Enquiry helpline service
Key coverage of at least two industry outlook reports each year includes:
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An executive summary highlighting key and strategic developments in the replication industry |
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Disc production by world region for the previous two years, split by disc format |
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Disc production forecast by world region for the current and four future years split by disc format |
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Manufacturing capacity and capacity utilisation, and projected capacity and capacity utilisation, Worldwide, North America, Europe, Japan and Asia |
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The competitive situation: An overview of the changing manufacturing landscape: Worldwide, North America, Europe, Japan and Asia |
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Bare disc pricing for North America and Europe |
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Geographical coverage of this report extends to all countries where disc replication is occurring |
A customer feedback report is also available, covering the USA and Western Europe. Independent rights holders in the home video sector are interviewed to quantify:
● Current and future requirements for replication, fulfilment and distribution services
● Satisfaction with previous and current replication and distribution partners
● Future direction for the usage of optical discs as a content delivery platform
Where relevant, one report per year may cover disc sourcing and distribution requirements for the major Hollywood studios and the major record labels in the USA and Western Europe.
The industry outlook reports are supplemented by ad-hoc hot topic industry bulletins and cover areas that impact the optical replication industries. Examples of these include:
● CES show report
● Assessment of the European disc covermount market
● Impact of digital content delivery on the replication industry
● Impact of raw materials pricing on the optical replication industries
● Computer games market update
● Assessment of the development of global broadband markets
● Assessment of the recordable disc duplication sector
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Information for optical disc services is gathered via primary research (both face-to-face and telephone) conducted by Futuresource Consulting’s analysts and consultants who specialise in optical disc manufacturing and the associated industry sectors.
Research partners include disc replicators, capital equipment suppliers, raw materials suppliers, packaging and print suppliers, content owners, independent rights holders and industry bodies and associations.
In addition to ongoing reporting, subscribers to optical disc services are provided with ongoing help and support through contact with Futuresource Consulting's experienced team of analysts and consultants, which includes regular onsite debriefings.
Clients to optical disc services include disc replicators, content owners, independent rights holders, capital equipment suppliers, packaging and print suppliers and raw materials suppliers.
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